chân lưng
Definition
Noun: - Capital, investment, stake: The amount of money or resources that someone contributes to a business, venture, or enterprise. It refers to the financial backing or principal sum one has invested or is using to operate.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy góp chân lưng vào công ty mới. (He contributed his capital to the new company.)
- Chân lưng của họ không đủ để mở rộng kinh doanh. (Their capital is insufficient to expand the business.)
- Cô ấy dùng toàn bộ chân lưng để đầu tư. (She used all her investment capital to invest.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is often used in business and financial contexts to discuss one's share or financial contribution. It can imply the foundational financial resource one has at their disposal.
Variants and Related Words
- Vốn: Capital, funds. A more common and general synonym for money used for business.
- Vốn liếng: Capital, assets. Often implies one's accumulated capital or resources.
- Cổ phần: Share, stock. Refers specifically to shares in a company, which is a form of invested capital.
Synonyms
- Vốn: Capital.
- Tiền vốn: Investment money.
- Phần đóng góp: Contribution (especially financial).
Related Phrases
- Chân lưng ít ỏi: Modest capital; meager investment.
- Với chân lưng ít ỏi, họ khó mà cạnh tranh được. (With such modest capital, they can hardly compete.)